A Kissimmee Vacation Home Rental: Perfecting Resort Living
Kissimmee’s status as America’s vacation home rental king didn’t happen overnight. The city’s perfect positioning next to Orlando’s Universal Studios, Seaworld, and LEGOLAND has helped grow Kissimmee into a vacation Shangri-La. The city is the ultimate retreat for multi-generational families, golf getaways, and extended stayers looking to bask in Florida’s year-round sunshine.
Kissimmee features 19 resorts within its city boundaries. Renting a vacation home with all the conveniences of an upscale resort is a best-of-both-worlds’ escape for many of Kissimmee vacationers.
Since 2005, Reunion Resort and Golf Club has been a leader in Kissimmee’s thriving vacation home market. Christina Rodriguez, Reunion’s Director of Marketing, was asked to share what gives her company and her city a competitive edge in America’s burgeoning vacation home market.
Q: You’ve been working in the Kissimmee/Orlando resort and hospitality industry for a decade. What are some of the vacation home trends you’ve seen over the past year?
A: Guests are increasingly prioritizing experiential travel. Some of the most requested vacation home features include private pools, home theaters, game rooms, themed kids’ bedrooms, outdoor entertaining spaces, wellness-focused amenities, and larger homes suitable for extended families or group travel.
Q: What kind of demand have you seen during your time with Reunion Resort?
A: Demand continues to grow, particularly among multi-generational families, golf travelers, and guests seeking luxury accommodations with resort-style amenities. We’ve also seen interest from guests looking for larger private homes that offer privacy and shared gathering spaces.
Q: What are some of Runion’s most popular packages?
A: Some of our most popular offers include golf stay and play packages, extended stay savings such as complimentary nights on longer stays, seasonal vacation home promotions, and group travel packages tailored for golf groups, family reunions, and corporate retreats.
Q: What are some of the front-end questions you receive from vacationers potentially looking to rent in Kissimmee?
A: Common questions typically revolve around proximity to theme parks, access to resort amenities, golf availability, transportation options, home features, water park access, dining options, and the differences between privately managed homes versus resort-managed accommodations. Guests are also very interested in the size and layout of homes for group travel planning.
Q: Reunion Resort has seven restaurants and a coffee bar. Talk about the different dining experiences for someone renting at Reunion.
A: One of the advantages of staying at Reunion Resort is the ability to enjoy a full vacation experience without ever leaving the property. Guests can choose from upscale steakhouse dining at 7593 Chophouse, rooftop dining with fireworks views at Eleven, casual family-friendly dining options, sushi offerings, poolside food and beverage service, and our coffee bar proudly serving Starbucks beverages. The variety allows guests to enjoy everything from date nights to family meals and quick grab-and-go options during their stay.
Q: Please list some of the main attractions that home renters can access during their stay at Reunion Resort.
A: Guests staying at Reunion Resort can enjoy access to a wide variety of amenities such as Three signature championship golf courses, a 5-acre water park with lazy river and water slides, multiple resort pools, tennis and pickleball facilities, mini golf, on-property dining and lounges, kids activities, family recreation, and proximity to Walt Disney World and Central Florida attractions.
Q: Reunion is home to three golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson. How important is golf to your clientele?
A: Golf is a major component of the Runion experience and one of our most unique differentiators. Being home to courses designed by Palmer, Nicklaus, and Watson gives guests the opportunity to experience three distinct championship-caliber layouts all within one destination. We attract both avid golfers planning dedicated golf trips as well as leisure travelers who appreciate the prestige and scenery that the courses provide. The Golfzon Leadbetter Academy also adds another level of appeal for guests looking to improve their game.
Q: How many total homes does Runion have in their portfolio?
A: Reunion Resort currently offers approximately 100 resort-managed vacation homes within our luxury rental portfolio, ranging from upscale villas to expansive multi-bedroom private estates designed for families, golf groups, and corporate retreats.
Q: What are the top three luxury properties, and please share the amenities at these homes?
A: Our luxury portfolio continues to evolve, but some of the most sought-after estate homes feature amenities that include private resort-style pools and spas, home theaters, indoor basketball courts, bowling alleys, arcade and game rooms, fitness rooms, custom themed bedrooms, and expansive kitchens and entertaining spaces.
Great examples of homes designed to create a true luxury vacation experience are:
Eagle Cove: https://reunionresortrentals.com/rentals/SG148T-Eagle-Cove/
Legends Palace: https://reunionresortrentals.com/rentals/NM430L-Legends-Palace/
Imagination at Bear’s Den: https://reunionresortrentals.com/rentals/QJ062N-Imagination-at-Bears-Den/
Q: What are some of the under the radar services provided for someone renting at Reunion?
A: Many guests are pleasantly surprised by the convenience services available including mobile shuttle transportation through Ride Reunion, grocery delivery coordination, golf care accessibility and rentals, in-house massage, private chef, concierge assistance, and overall ease of relaxation within one destination.
Q: What sets Reunion Resort apart from other vacation home destinations in the U.S.?
A: What truly sets Reunion Resort apart is the combination of private home accommodation with a full-scale resort experience. Very few destinations can offer expansive vacation homes alongside three signature golf courses designed by Palmer, Nicklaus, and Watson. There’s also a water park, multiple dining experiences, sports amenities, and close proximity to Orlando’s world-famous attractions. Guests have the privacy and comfort of a luxury home while still enjoying the services and amenities of a resort destination.
Kissimmee and Runion Resort: Your Vacation Home Away from Home
What savvy renters discover when choosing a vacation home is that the homes located in Kissimmee were built specifically for vacation rental. In many cities vacation homes are retrofitted. In Kissimmee, most homes were constructed with tourism in mind.
For the vacationer seeking a safe, upscale environment, with amenities galore, Kissimmee and Reunion Resort look forward to making your vacation dreams come true. Located just 11 miles from Walt Disney World, Reunion Resort’s pristine 2,300-acre community is an opportunity for you, your family, your friends, or your co-workers to live the resort life in America’s number one resort destination.
